Understanding Moral Injury and its Impact on Veterans

Exploring the concept of moral injury, its impact on veterans, and potential treatment options.

1. Introduction
   • Introduce the concept of moral injury and its impact on veterans
   • The importance of exploring moral injury
2. What is Moral Injury?
   • Define moral injury and differentiate it from PTSD
   • How moral injury can occur in military service
3. Impact of Moral Injury on Veterans
   • The emotional, psychological, and spiritual impact of moral injury on veterans
   • Challenges veterans face in dealing with moral injury
   • Statistics and research findings on the prevalence of moral injury among veterans
4. Treatment Options for Moral Injury
   • Potential treatment options for veterans dealing with moral injuries, such as therapy and support groups
   • The importance of addressing moral injury as a separate issue from PTSD
5. Conclusion
   • Recap the key takeaways from the episode

Links & Resources

• Moral Injury study referenced in the episode.
• Moral Injury at the VA

Transcript

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